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"Oy" is one of the greatest words in any language and I've noticed that
people of all backgrounds quickly pick it up and start using it. During the
coming week, let's take a look at some situations in which saying "Oy"
is very appropriate.
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Radio
I left it
on when I
left the house
for the pleasure
of coming back
ten hours later
to the greatness
of Teddy Wilson
"After You've Gone"
on the piano
in the corner
of the bedroom
as I enter
in the dark
from New and Selected Poems by David Lehman
I frequently use Oy. It is a multi-purpose word, suitable for many circumstances. Also, it is easy to spell.
Posted by: Laura Orem | January 30, 2010 at 10:53 PM
Vay?
Posted by: Nancy Milshik | January 30, 2010 at 11:52 PM
is mir
Posted by: Lewis Saul | January 31, 2010 at 06:15 AM
Soy (Asian version)
Posted by: Daria Farrell | January 31, 2010 at 07:55 PM
Goy (Kansas dialect).
Posted by: joy jackson | February 01, 2010 at 12:08 AM